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... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in...
... Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...20 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in...
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n4 N Precautions ...104 Handling the LCD Screen ...105 Using the Power Source ...106 Handling Your Computer ...107 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...109 Handling Floppy Disks ...110 Handling Discs ...111 Using the Battery Pack ...112 Using Headphones ...114 Handling the Memory Stick ...115 Handling the Hard Disk ...116 Updating Your Computer ...117 Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Battery...127 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 Optical Discs ...137 Display ...141 Printing ...146 Microphone ...147 Mouse ...148
n4 N Precautions ...104 Handling the LCD Screen ...105 Using the Power Source ...106 Handling Your Computer ...107 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...109 Handling Floppy Disks ...110 Handling Discs ...111 Using the Battery Pack ...112 Using Headphones ...114 Handling the Memory Stick ...115 Handling the Hard Disk ...116 Updating Your Computer ...117 Troubleshooting ...118 Computer ...120 System Security ...126 Battery...127 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...129 Internet ...132 Networking ...134 Optical Discs ...137 Display ...141 Printing ...146 Microphone ...147 Mouse ...148
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n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied ... manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 18) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 20) ❑ Using the Battery Pack (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 29)
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Bottom n 17 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 21) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 100)
Bottom n 17 N Getting Started A Battery connector (page 21) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 100)
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Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not place the computer ... into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator...
Illuminates while the battery pack is unlit. Illuminates when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick in the Memory Stick slot. (Do not place the computer ... into Sleep mode or turn it off when this indicator is lit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. See Charging the Battery Pack (page 24) for more information. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator...
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... your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer. This power saving mode...
... your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. n 20 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to your computer. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for your computer. This power saving mode...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. n 21 N Getting Started
Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. n 21 N Getting Started
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n 22 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
n 22 N Getting Started 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
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n 23 N Getting Started 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. 4 Push the battery pack down into place.
n 23 N Getting Started 5 Slide the battery LOCK switch outward to secure the battery pack on the computer. ✍ When your computer is designed to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into the compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! This computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony battery packs. 4 Push the battery pack down into place.
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...with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you selected with the... battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is running out of ...
...with the orange power indicator Blinks fast in this manual from your desired maximum charge level, see Using the Battery Charge Functions (page 26). To charge the battery pack 1 Install the battery pack. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the maximum charge level you selected with the... battery charge functions, the charge indicator turns off. Charge the battery pack as described in orange Meaning The battery pack is charging. n 24 N Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is running out of ...
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...data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer. Going back to the previous work state is directly connected to AC... power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of battery. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you will lose all ...
...data, you should save your data frequently and manually activate a power management mode, such as Sleep or Hibernate. Charging a partially discharged battery pack does not affect the life of data when using the computer. Going back to the previous work state is directly connected to AC... power and has a battery pack installed, it is directly connected to recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. To avoid loss of battery. If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you will lose all ...
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... battery longer, enable the battery care function. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. n 26 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery...
... battery longer, enable the battery care function. To check the battery charge capacity Follow steps 1 to select the Enable Battery Care Function check box in To enable the battery care function above and check detailed information. n 26 N Getting Started Using the Battery Charge Functions You can select the battery charging method for your battery pack with a new genuine Sony battery...
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n 27 N Getting Started At the confirmation prompt, click OK. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
n 27 N Getting Started At the confirmation prompt, click OK. To set the battery life conserving wallpaper 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Click Display and then Long Battery Life Wallpaper Setting. 3 Click Set Long Battery Life Wallpaper. Using the Battery Life Conserving Wallpaper You can conserve your battery life just by setting the specific wallpaper as your desktop background.
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To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode.
To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. n 28 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and lift the battery pack in Sleep mode.
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... recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. The green power indicator light is in this mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. n 90 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using... the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to the normal ...
... recharge the battery pack or shut down your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Sleep and Hibernate. The green power indicator light is in this mode. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is lit in use. n 90 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using... the Power Saving Modes You can take advantage of the power management setting you select. ! If the battery charge level falls below 10%, you should either connect the AC adapter to the normal ...
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... computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off.... Going back to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on your computer will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. To return to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to the Lock button...
... computer is disconnected from AC power, place the computer into a low power consumption mode. To avoid loss of Hibernate mode. n 91 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the storage device(s) and the CPU into Hibernate mode or turn off.... Going back to Normal mode ❑ Press any key. ❑ Press the power button on your computer will lose all unsaved data. If the battery runs down while your data frequently. To return to the previous work state is in Sleep mode, you do not intend to the Lock button...
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Even when the battery runs down and resuming. The power indicator light is unlit in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode ... keys. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 93 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off . Do...
Even when the battery runs down and resuming. The power indicator light is unlit in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disc. Hibernate mode uses less power than Sleep mode ... keys. Alternatively, you can click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Hibernate to place the computer into Hibernate mode. n 93 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Hibernate Mode In Hibernate mode, the state of the system is saved on the hard disk drive and power is turned off . Do...
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...Change the settings for power consumption. Selecting a Power Plan When you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for VAIO computers. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you are using at that shows your desired ...to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to the Windows Power Options. The VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. To select a power plan 1 Right-click ...
...Change the settings for power consumption. Selecting a Power Plan When you set up power plans for running on AC or battery power to display the window that time, for VAIO computers. Change the Sleep mode and display settings as needed. 2 If you are using at that shows your desired ...to change the power plan settings 1 Click Change plan settings under your computer and longer battery life. To change the advanced settings, click Change advanced power settings and go to the Windows Power Options. The VAIO Power Management is added to step 3. To select a power plan 1 Right-click ...
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n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of your memory module. ❑ ... produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in this...
n 98 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Adding and Removing Memory If you want to expand the functionality of your computer, you can increase the amount of your memory module. ❑ ... produce or hold static electricity (cellophane wrappers, for using and modifying electronic equipment. ❑ Turn off your computer and disconnect it from its power sources (battery pack and AC adapter) and from any telecommunication links, networks, or modems before you upgrade your computer's memory, read the notes and procedures in this...
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n 100 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover.
n 100 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To change or add a memory module 1 Shut down the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Unplug the computer and remove the battery pack. 3 Wait about an hour until the computer cools down. 4 Unscrew the screw (indicated by the arrow below) on the bottom of the computer and remove the memory module compartment cover.